Stamping Technology Automation Engineer - Mechanical

Ford Otosan; İzmit; Hybrid; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Koç Pension Foundation membership

KoçAilem benefits

Flextra side benefits

Job summary

Ford Otosan is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Turkey to oversee facility and equipment maintenance, ensuring reliable production through TPM and disciplined maintenance practices.

You will manage maintenance technicians, coordinate spare parts, and lead safety compliance while driving continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from universities Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Very good command of English.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Teamwork oriented with strong communication and analytical thinking; thrives in a workshop environment.
• Military service completed (for male candidates).

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities to ensure efficient operation of machines with planned maintenance practices.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with standards, time plans and safety requirements.
• Monitor failure frequencies and work on preventing failures to shorten recovery times.
• Coordinate maintenance workers and manage safety and workshop labor.
• Inspect equipment protection systems for process and occupational safety.
• Organize TPM activities and manage spare parts consumption and stock levels.
• Lead collaboration with production and maintenance teams; participate in Industry 4.0 developments.
• Oversee maintenance management systems and prepare unit instructions and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Workshop environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

To solve all kinds of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems of the facilities, machinery and equipment used in production, to perform their maintenance, to make the necessary coordination for spare parts work and supply, to support the efficient operation of the machines, to ensure the coordination of the work of maintenance engineers with manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the maintenance-repair activities in the facility in accordance with the standards and ensuring the efficient operation of the machines with planned maintenance practices.
• To ensure that the maintenance and repair works of the equipment in the area of responsibility are carried out in accordance with the relevant standard, technique and time plan, and to monitor and control.
• To examine the failure and maintenance frequencies of the equipment and systems in the area of responsibility, to work on preventing failures and shortening the recovery times.
• By ensuring the coordination of maintenance workers, ensuring their work in accordance with occupational safety, managing the workforce dependent on it.
• Inspecting the reliability of equipment and protection systems in terms of process safety and occupational safety and ensuring that they comply with the relevant safety standards.
• Organizing and realizing planned maintenance activities carried out within the scope of TPM.
• Monitoring the industrial material consumption rates in the maintenance department and carrying out studies to reduce consumption. Determining the minimum stock quantities of spare parts and materials and creating the needs.
• Effective work and coaching with production and maintenance work groups.
• Establishment and support of Maintenance Management Systems.
• Preparing, implementing and revising the instructions and procedures of the unit for which they are responsible.
• Identifying the training needs of the team/workforce he/she is responsible for, following the development areas and ensuring their professional/personal development.
• Ensuring effective use of the maintenance management program by the whole team.
• Carrying out accidental, planned and preventive maintenance activities of the equipment of the facility.
• Execution of necessary purchases, technical evaluations, control of progress payments.
• Execution of new equipment commissioning projects.
• Projecting and making the developments of Industry 4.0 and smart production/maintenance systems.
• Making digital transformations in all areas.

Occupational Safety and Risk Management

• Participate in risk analysis teams within manufacturing areas, conduct safety walks, identify and follow up on preventive measures for unsafe situations and behaviours, and ensure their implementation (ISO 4501).
• Ensure that occupational safety instructions are followed by employees in the manufacturing area.
• Track process improvement activities related to occupational safety in the manufacturing area.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Die maintenance, Central maintenance and Safety teams within Press Leadership, Tool & Die Leadership. Maintain relationships with other workshop, plant areas/departments and engineering teams.

Desired Features;

• Graduated from Universities Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Have a very good command of English,
• Able to use MS Office programs well,
• Prone to teamwork, strong communication, analytical thinking, advanced human relations and communication skills, dynamic results-oriented and loving the workshop environment,
• Completed military service (for male candidates),

Knowledge and Experience;

1. Knowledge of Robotic systems
2. Experienced in industrial automation
3. Preferably knowledge of Mechanical Presses
4. Good knowledge of Mechanical technical drawings, Hydraulic and/or Pneumatic circuit diagrams
5. TPM and Lean manufacturing experience, at least 3 years
6. Maintenance and repair experience, at least 3 years
7. At least 3 years of experience in team management

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.
• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation
• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem
• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.